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NERCHAPPETTY

Isn't that Paramban?

Paramban Jose.

The local Casanova of this parish.

I'm well aware of your talent to lure girls.

Your weakness are women whose husbands are away

and also the unmarried ones.

I'll deal with you.

If it wasn't a confessional secret,

I'd have made you spill everything one by one.

Oh, Father.

What you're doing is not right.

You know how hard I try to woo the girls?

Because of the confessions and your advice,

many girls have escaped from my clasp.

Father, you'll have to answer to God for this.

Why are you standing with lifted clothes?

Don't you know it's a public road?

Or can you only take a leak out in the open

like in the movie dialogue?

I wasn't taking a leak, Father.

Honestly, I was just pretending when I saw you.

Why? Do you feel the urge to insult me?

I asked you to come to the church.

Sheji said you wanted me to come to the church.

I'm busy, Father.

I have to run to Kurian chettan's meat shop early in the morning.

After that, I have to bathe and feed the cattle.

Also, I've to go hunting at night.

Then when do you have time to be home?

No, Father. I'm never home.

Then what was that complaint about?

A complaint? Against me?

-But who would do that? -Exactly!

You molested a woman.

What?! Me?

Who was it, Father?

To complain against me…

Was it Mercy? Luka chettan's daughter.

Or Anju? No way!

Was it Salomi? But there's no chance.

Her husband is in the Middle East.

Then who would complain about this poor chap…

So your husbandry is vast.

Sowing your wild oats in the parish.

Oh! No, Father. Nothing like that.

Me…

It was nobody else.

Your wife Sheji, is the complainant.

Sheji?!

Father?

-He'll be here soon. -Okay.

Yes, Sister?

Sheji wants to speak with you.

-Peace be with you, Father. -And with your spirit.

It's almost time for the second mass, as it's Sunday.

If it's not urgent. Can we talk later?

I told her that, Father.

That you'll be busy as it is Sunday.

But Sheji has something important to discuss with you.

What is it?

I'm tired, Father. Really tired of this life.

I'm bearing it all because of my kids.

He drinks sometimes, what else is the problem?

Is he not taking care of you and the kids?

Yes, he does, Father.

But when there's no one at home,

he always grabs me from behind.

I don't like it.

Oh, my!

I've had enough, Father.

Please advise him.

You may leave, Sheji. I'll talk to him.

Okay.

She's my wife, Father.

Whether it's your wife or lover,

it's a crime to approach them without their consent.

I have to go to the shop with this killing back pain.

What else can I do? Look at him sleeping!

-Hey! Wake up! -Mary, open the door! Someone's here!

Who is Mary?

That… that moose!

I was thinking about raising some moose with Kurian chettan.

He and his sleep!

I've lost my rest and respect.

Sheji, did you use the soap I bought yesterday?

Take off your hand.

Move your hand! Can't you understand?

Won't let me live in peace.

-Get lost! -God, I'm fed up with this guy!

We already have four! Will he ever be satiated?

Live with faith in God, Paramban.

It's fruitless to give you advice.

Neither comes to the church nor confesses.

There are many to give advice. But when I ask for help, none!

What an advice!

Oh, God! Get out of there! Scared me to death!

Oh, my! Kurian chettan had called for me.

So did Mary.

Was it this high last night?

-Kurian chettan. -Yes?

You're here? Where were you, Paramban?

I've been waiting for long.

It was raining and I didn't have an umbrella.

Visited Mary too.

She was alone.

Are you living with Kallu Mary now?

I feel embarrassed when people talk about it.

What's your deal with her?

People are just talking nonsense.

As she doesn't have a husband,

-she calls me for some needs. -Okay.

Just a small act of help.

Don't end up like the frog in the well.

-Frog in the well? -Yeah.

-I won't Kurian chettan. -Good for you.

-I'm going home. Take them to the tent. -Okay.

Sings "Manikuttikurumbulla" Malayalam song.

Salomi's husband has returned, Boss.

What are they whispering about?

Who knows?

The way you're bathing by showing off your muscles.

Let me warn you, don't get into trouble.

Won't you come to the game?

Hey, answer me.

I'm asking you!

-Oh, my! -Hey! He's also gone!

Did he drown? Really?

He didn't? There he is.

A big fish, Boss.

Let go, you dog!

Yuck!

What to do!

Enough, come up, Paramban.

When are we going to leave with them bathing like this?

Benny sir is here.

Gone again? Boss?

Come on up.

Where is he diving into?

Shouldn't we plan a meeting for the book club's matter?

We can do that anytime. It's because you're busy, Sir.

It's okay to arrange the tournament.

But Jomon shouldn't be on the team.

What the heck are you talking about?

How can it be?

Jomon is the pillar of our team.

How can we win without him?

I don't care.

Jomon shouldn't play this time.

Why are you so antsy about him?

It's been going on since your school days.

Whenever something happens, you both are on opposite sides.

Is he that bad?

He's the star of our area.

-At least our Book club's. -Exactly.

Who doesn't know about him?

He's that butcher Kurian chettan's son.

Yes. He is Kurian's son.

He tried hard to marry Devassy chettan's daughter.

Didn't she join the convent?

Then what?

She joined the convent

because she couldn't get married to him.

How is it related to volleyball?

-Tell me. -What relation?

He's just crazy.

If Kanchanamala was Moideen's,

we all believed Justina was Jomon's.

They were made for each other.

-That's true. -Yeah, right.

I wanted to ask this before.

What's your part in it?

He wanted to woo Justina, but she never paid him a second glance.

Can he smash the ball like he does?

You've found the best way to get back at him.

I won't let Jomon in the court no matter what.

-You! -Calm down, we'll discuss and decide.

-I'm leaving. -Okay, sir.

It's always Jomon!

-What's your problem? -Get lost!

-Then don't play! -Buzz off!

I'll dry myself in the sun.

Aren't you done, Boss?

I'll see you at the club in the evening. Don't dip.

See you, Sir.

Shall we play the shooting game?

Oh, no!

Look, there's fish!

Some days are like this. There won't be any visitors.

What kinds of fish do you have?

We have almost all varieties of fish.

Especially knife fish, and African catfish.

Also Rohu, Catla, Tilapia.

Golden, Carp, there are so many.

Do you have ornamental fish?

No, there aren't any.

We only have the ones for food.

Are the floods troublesome, Jomon?

No. We had some trouble two years ago. Now it's all good.

And we've built dams.

It's fine.

Do the Government allow any grand for this?

Not a definite one.

We get it rarely. The rest is at our own risk.

These two areas are fine. It doesn't get flooded.

It gets a bit difficult on the other side.

The baby fish are in the tank.

They'll be moved once they've matured.

What is it, Jomon?

There were only a few visitors, huh?

I didn't see any big groups.

It's no use with the locals.

It will only be beneficial when fish farmers or small vendors visit.

That's true, Pappan chettan.

There was no one like that.

-Pappan chettan? -Yes?

I'll take the day off post-noon.

What day off?

Why are you like this?

That…

Every day, one thing or another.

This won't do.

"Have volleyball."

"There's a match. Have football."

If this goes on, things will get troublesome here.

Anyway, what is it today?

Have a volleyball match.

But you're not getting anywhere with all this.

I will, Pappan chettan.

I'm doing all this for it to happen.

Don't you have anything to study?

You're on your phone all the time.

Buzz off, brother.

I'm about to lose it with all these studies.

The pressure from the college and home!

If I ever find the one who invented exams I'll thrash him to death!

Oh! She's talking back just because I told her about the phone time.

A graduate student!

Yet her rebukes haven't reduced.

Dad and Mom have spoiled you.

That's what your dad says. That I'm the one who spoiled you.

I've made you lazy by indulging all your antics.

What antics are you talking about, Mom?

I'm trying for a better job. But it's hard.

I didn't mean that.

You've lost your vigor since you've started working at the fish farm.

You aren't trying anything.

Yes, Mom. I'm trying.

Leave it.

Her phone usage and suspicious behavior in front of me.

Nothing like that, Mom. He's spouting nonsense.

I didn't do anything.

I don't care what you do.

But if your exam results are bad, you'll get it!

I only have to pass them.

-Not just pass. Must get a high score. -Yeah, right.

As if butcher Kurian's daughter will become a collector.

High score!

Why are you belittling butcher Kurian?

I've raised you by butchering only.

She didn't mean it like that.

No.

Kids these days are like this.

Our responsibility ends once they've grown up.

Then it's them and their lives.

And that's what she meant.

Forget it, aren't you going to the market?

I was about to go. But then decided not to.

The buffalo farm.

The one run by that group has been closed.

And I bought it at a cheap price.

-Where are you going, Dad? -To the junction.

-Take me there. -Okay.

Who's the new face?

Looks like the skinned chicken have put on muscles.

Where is Kallu Mary's house?

Why?

I'm here to collect some of her love.

What an aspiration, old man!

As if there aren't enough men here.

Man? You! Don't let her hear it. She'll cuss you bad.

Oh, my! Don't misunderstand and fight.

Arrack is called love in our area.

Wow! Great!

Watch your language in unfamiliar places. Or you'll get thrashed.

Hop in, I'll show you the way.

Come, let's go.

I'll be back.

-Do you know the way? -No.

Then come to this side.

-How eager! -Oh!

You only have to meet Mary, does it matter where you sit?

Get in. Let's go.

♪♪♪

♪ By the riverbank she awaits ♪

♪ Gazing through her kohl-lined eyes ♪

♪ Let me take love's gentle sip ♪

♪ Let's wander through The forest's heart ♪

♪ To see the blossoms dream ♪

♪ While they're in sweet slumber ♪

♪ To feast on the wild honey From the bamboo grove ♪

♪ Clad in doe's soft skin, With the bindi gracing your forehead ♪

♪ Our love is sealed In front of the Goddesses' temple ♪

♪ Come to me draped in silken grace ♪

♪ Bearing the cherry's tender bloom ♪

♪ In the sun-kissed beautiful forest ♪

♪ The hunter gifted you The dreams of wedded bliss ♪

♪ Seeking the unknown honeyed nest By the river's edge ♪

♪ The groom united with you In love's embrace ♪

♪ Dance away, little cuckoo Fly away, sweet koel ♪

♪ Dance away, little cuckoo Fly away, sweet koel ♪

♪ The crimson sky's vermillion fades ♪

♪ The silver moon twinkles In the golden sky ♪

♪ By the riverbank she awaits ♪

♪ Gazing through her kohl-lined eyes ♪

♪ Let me take love's gentle sip ♪

♪ Let's wander through The forest's heart ♪

♪ To see the blossoms dream ♪

♪ While they're in sweet slumber ♪

♪ To feast on the wild honey From the bamboo grove ♪

♪ Clad in doe's soft skin, With the bindi gracing your forehead ♪

♪ Our love is sealed In front of the Goddesses' temple ♪

♪ Come to me draped in silken grace ♪

♪ Bearing the cherry's tender bloom ♪

You've been stirring for a while. Will it be done today?

It will. Just one more bottle.

Keep the fire on.

It's really strong.

The price of rice and jaggery have skyrocketed.

Five or six bottles won't cut the profit.

I've told you already.

Let's add in some snake or scorpion.

It will be fire!

Mary makes arrack.

My liquor is in high demand due to my honest craftsmanship.

Change that boiling water instead of ogling at me.

Bloody swines! His gaze is enough to get one pregnant.

He's been eyeing me up for long.

It's almost done.

Sajeevan, run!

-Oh my! -Run!

Hey, my shirt!

What? Can't you see a woman bathing?

Go away!

This is Kallu Mary's abode.

Her stories are enough to make one satisfied.

Some people get mad just hearing that name.

The Kudumbasree gang. Well… my wife is also one of them.

I was thinking.

You locals are really lucky.

You can enjoy life with Kallu Mary's liquor.

So she is Mary.

You don't need her liquor to get high.

She is enough.

Who is this guy, Paramban?

He's here to meet you.

I have never seen you before.

A dirty look!

It's my first time here.

I've heard a lot about you. I'm here to collect some of your love.

You scoundrel! Who do you think I am?

Do you think I'm some…

Oh, no! Don't misunderstand.

I'm used to calling the arrack, love.

He and his wordplay.

He needs some liquor for his daughter's marriage, Chechi.

He hiked his way up for that.

-Is that true, Paramban? -Yes, it is.

-How much do you need? -Ten bottles.

Bring out ten, Sajeevan.

Move!

-It's time, Chettan. -How much do you want?

-Two kilograms. -Don't you have any change?

It's all 500s and 2000s.

-Keep it here. -Pick up that waste too.

Don't be so greedy.

Are you trying to take the goat's head?

Don't rush, can't you see I'm chopping it?

That Shaji just…

Kurian chettan?

It's busy because of the festival, huh?

Yeah, it's Sunday too.

Don't dilly-dally and work fast, Paramban.

Can't you see the people are gathering?

Do you want me to chop my finger off too?

They're here for the meat.

Let them wait ten minutes.

-Right? See, they're in no hurry. -No hurry at all.

Then what's it to you?

-We're ready to wait. -Chop off the liver.

That lungs too.

Not just lungs. Will weigh lungs, heart, and everything else.

We were here first.

Oh! You never come this way, Devassy.

Not a dime left after COVID.

She's coming from the convent.

Give me two kilos of your best meat.

Wait… so you're on good terms now?

Just pack it, Paramban.

Why are you late, Dad?

It's Sunday.

-The market was bustling. -Okay.

Also, it was right after the holy mass.

-Get me something to drink. -Alright.

Listen, bring some tea from the pot.

-Get me some too. -Okay!

Didn't you go to church?

-It's time for the second mass. -I'll go in the evening.

Gather some water, I need to take a bath.

Okay, will do.

Father has asked you to meet him after the mass.

-Why? -I asked, but he didn't tell me.

Okay, I'll meet him.

She's coming today, right?

She has started, and will arrive before 4 p.m.

-Will she be here for a couple of days? -I'm not sure.

Why can't she stay for a few days?

She rarely visits.

It's not that easy. There are some rules and regulations in the convent.

-Jomon? -Yeah?

When will you be free?

Another client is coming. I'll be free only after that.

Then we'll leave. See you on the ground.

Wait. Let's see if I can tag along.

Don't bother. Come whenever you're free.

Don't go!

Hey, heard your girl is coming today.

She'll be on the 5:30 p.m. bus.

It's Justina, how come she has a kid? Did she get married?

She's a nun! Don't tittle-tattle!

As if you're a saint!

On your way home, Justina?

Yes. Why were you running like that?

-No, nothing. -I get it.

Who's this kid?

I'll tell you later. I'm really tired. See you tomorrow.

I want to have a word with you.

We've already talked a lot.

Bye. Will see you tomorrow.

I'll come to your home tonight.

Oh, my! Don't! Get going, Jomon!

-Dear! -Mom!

What is this, Mom? It's all dirty.

We started in the morning. Let me take a bath.

Come on.

Who is this child, dear?

His name is Aneej.

Got him from the roadside. No?

Don't be shy and get inside.

I'll explain everything. Come on.

Dad was really happy when he saw your interview on TV last week.

Yes. It's something new to the media.

A nun is going out with her camera.

A fascination!

Is the convent against it?

Didn't I tell you, Mom?

There were some troubles in the beginning.

Later, it all cleared up.

Reji and Rijo are accompanying me.

So it's alright. Even if it's a bit late.

Father had called for your dad.

He told your dad that this is not right.

What's so wrong about it, Mom?

It's just a job. We do so many jobs.

Nuns work at school.

They also work at the hospitals as doctors and nurses.

Just think of it as one.

I know nothing.

I got it from the media that you're the first camera nun.

I'm not upset about your job.

You didn't tell me about him.

He's from the orphanage managed by the convent.

Brought him here for a shoot.

Do they send them home?

Don't they also have wishes?

He wants to go to the rooftop, Mom.

No need. Just play here.

Okay. Come on.

I haven't seen Dad.

He was running errands all morning as you were coming.

By the sign of the holy cross, protect us from our enemies…

Our Father, who art in heaven.

Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.

And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God.

Pray for us sinners.

Always and at the hour of our death.

Oh, no!

Justina?

Justina!

Justina?

Oh, God!

I told you not to come, Jomon.

I want to talk to you.

Later. Leave now.

Justina, please.

Leave, hurry!

Justina, do you know I still love you.

-Justina. -Don't.

Dear?

Take it.

Let me say something, Justina.

We'll talk later.

Just leave, Jomon.

-I'll leave. -Please.

It'll be troublesome if Mom finds out.

No one will find out.

I've been here many times before.

Have you forgotten all that?

You've become more beautiful than before.

Do you know how beautiful you are?

You might feel that way.

Leave now. Go on.

Good night, see you tomorrow.

What were you doing yesterday?

Coming home at night…

Ever thought about what might happen if someone finds out?

I'm a nun!

At least think about that.

I wanted to see you, and I came.

I'm not the old Justina.

I'm leading a new life now.

And it has some grid and purity.

Don't forget that!

I didn't think any of that.

I came because I wanted to see you.

You can come and meet me anytime, anywhere, Jomon.

But… but it should only be as a good friend.

The love we had before…

It ended the moment I put on this habit.

Isn't this Mary's blanket?

Right? I also want to know.

Her damn blanket!

Isn't that Paramban's wife?

Where is she off to with lifted clothes in the morning?

That's not what I meant.

That cloth seems familiar.

Excuse me.

-Whom should I… What's the problem? -Who knows!

No idea? Then where are you running?

What's going on? Paramban's wife is going to Kallu Mary's.

He's going to get it today.

Boss!

You're in big trouble!

-Boss. -What?

Your wife is on her way to Kallu Mary's.

-Why? -I don't know.

She had a cloth in her hand. And the locals have tagged along.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

His damn gun and shooting!

And I'm the one to suffer.

-Why are you running? -Because you're running.

Move! Where is Mary now?

She has changed after her shower.

-Oh, my! -Oh, God!

Move aside!

Hey, let me go! Let go of my dhoti.

Boss?

Get lost, you lunatics!

Boss!

So this is the shortcut.

Oh! So you were here.

Wait, isn't that my blanket?

Where did you get it?

I looked for it everywhere when I washed clothes.

I also want to know that.

How did your blanket reach my home?

What is it? What's going on?

You're here? Where did you go to shoot with the gun?

To shoot the crane…

-The crane! -Let go!

Come home, I'll deal with you!

-Take it. -Tell me the truth.

How did her bedsheet end up in our home?

You came all the way here for this?

-I can't with you. -Don't act smart with me.

Out with the truth!

It won't be there without your knowledge.

That… last night…

when I went to hunt the wild boar.

-Was it a wild boar or… -Mary… no.

-Did you shoot? -I did, but missed.

-And then? -Then what? I missed it.

The boar was really red with anger when I looked.

And for more than an hour, Mary and me…

-What?! -No! Me and the boar…

We were at war. And you know how I get when I'm angry.

I just smacked it to death.

Didn't we eat it for breakfast, my dear?

Agreed.

But I want to know how this bedsheet ended up in our home.

Is the bedsheet we have at home not enough?

-Boss, do it… -I've told you.

Mary gave me the dhoti as I was tussling with the pig.

It was all dirty.

How did you enter her house?

How can I say to the pig

to run through our road and not go to Mary's house?

So? Did you run into the house naked?

-That's the habit. -Oh, my God!

Listen, that…

Then you could've worn a dhoti instead of this blanket.

I thought it was the dhoti.

-What?! -No, no.

I couldn't figure out whether it was dhoti or blanket at night.

Right, Mary?

I've washed your dhoti. Take it if you want.

Oh!

See you.

-Mary… Sheji? -See you then, Chechi.

Oh, my!

-What is it? -It's gone.

Can you teach me how to shoot?

I'm still not over my shoot. And he wants to do it?

Justina.

I had called for you.

Dad told me that you scolded him.

You also complained that my job is not suitable for a nun.

And how I go out with men for work with my camera.

Yes, I did.

I've only talked about the basic manners a nun should follow.

I think you've misunderstood, Father.

I don't take every single work.

Only the ones that I'm comfortable with.

And I take my relatives with me.

And two kids at that.

Alright. I'm not going to argue with you.

I understand, I can't change your mind.

Still, I can't help but speak.

I'm doing all of this with the permission of the church.

And I'm not doing anything that will harm anyone.

True.

But there are some rules that the parish and we have followed for ages.

Shouldn't the rules change with the times, Father?

There's no point talking sense to those who always disobey.

-Everyone is making a protester. -Oh!

-You may leave, Justina. -Okay.

-I was waiting for you. -What is it, Aunt?

I have more faith in you than my son.

I loved you a lot too.

If you haven't taken this path…

You'd have been with us as Jomon's bride.

It's all in the past, Aunt.

Don't remind me all that.

I've started to love this habit.

I know.

Jomon often says that he will accept you, if you ever come back.

You are still there in his heart. He wasn't able to forget.

If ever he calls you…

please don't take his hand.

Your dad, mom and sister…

they all should live with their head high among us.

Is that how you've been thinking of me?

If it was for that I'd have come then.

If I wanted to win against my parents, I'd have left home then.

But it's not because I don't love Jomon.

Instead, I didn't want two families to be at each other's throats.

More than my love for him,

I valued your words.

We never disliked you.

We really loved you.

But…

Your dad insulted us, saying he won't marry off

his daughter to a butcher's son.

Don't remind me what has already been done.

I understand what you are trying to say.

I shouldn't take Jomon's hand even if he asks me to.

I won't. You can trust me, Aunt.

I… I will never do that.

Don't let Jomon know that I came to meet you.

Don't tell him.

No, Aunt.

Go now. I'll never tell him.

-Please don't be mad. -Okay.

Peace be with you, Father.

And with your spirit.

Sheji, how are things?

All good, Father.

Where did you go? Thressya chechi is not doing well.

How is she now?

She's better now. But still bedridden.

I wanted to see her. So paid her a visit, Father.

How's Paramban now? Is he making trouble like before?

He has changed.

Still… sometimes his gaze…

I really hate it, Father.

-Oh! -But he has changed after your advice.

-Okay, okay. -See you, Father.

Dad?

You wanted to talk?

It's about him.

Take him back soon.

Why's that?

People have started gossiping about him.

What did they say?

I can't explain all that to you.

This is a small village.

What you have done is wrong in their eyes.

People are making up stories about him.

Let them talk what they want, Mom.

What's it to us?

Please listen to me, dear.

Hit it!

-Block it. -Smash it!

Jomon, smash!

Pass it here!

Shoot.

-Slowly. -Pass it.

Shoot, Jomon!

Great!

Who's that kid with your girl, Jomon?

-Did you do something? -You!

-What do you want to know? -Are you the kid's dad?

-Hey! -Leave it, Jomon.

What's all this, Devassy?

There is some truth to what people are saying.

We must make a decision.

What decision are you talking about, Father?

This is the first time that a nun has brought a child with her.

A kid with no background. We want to know about it.

Right? Father?

You must end this today, Father.

What's there to conclude?

I've already warned when she wandered with the camera wearing the habit.

Told you this is not right.

Tell us where this kid came from.

You didn't listen to me then.

-Call her, I want to talk. -Dear?

Who's this kid? Why did you bring him here?

Didn't she tell you that he is a kid from the orphanage.

She lied!

Ask her!

From which orphanage did she bring him?

St. Jude Orphanage.

Let her answer.

They're making a fool of us, Father.

This is not just a family matter. It involves parish too.

Thought you could get away with it?

-Are we fools? -Right.

Don't create an issue over this.

Devassy is coming. There's something fishy about that kid.

There's no clarity on from where

-and how that kid came here. -What clarity?

A kid isn't something you pick up from the roadside to know nothing off.

-Hold on, Devassy. -What is it, Johnny?

Father came to you with a battalion.

To make a decision about that kid.

Have you decided?

Why are you talking about unnecessary things, Johnny?

He didn't ask anything wrong.

Whose kid is it?

I say whatever it is on their faces.

People have started talking.

What?

-About that kid-- -Hold on, Michael.

I'll tell you.

People are saying nothing else.

Either leave that kid where he was found.

Or inform the locals of the truth.

That'd be really hard.

We can't let this go easily.

-It's because the locals are useless. -Exactly!

Peace be with you, Father.

And your spirit.

I went to the rectory.

I was giving counseling for the Sunday School.

-Have a seat, Jomon. -Okay.

-I was about to meet you. -What is it?

I heard there was a teacher's vacancy in our school.

-Who told you? -Benny sir.

They have 15 more days in the service.

Benny sir told me about it.

Can you allocate the vacancy to me, Father?

Why not? You're one of us.

-We'll think about it. -Can I really hope, Father?

-We'll talk about it. Go now. -Okay, Father.

-Mom? -Let go. What are you doing?

I'm going to stop working at the fish farm.

Why? Don't you want a job?

It's not that, Mom.

Father told me he'd arrange a job in our school.

Really? Did Father tell you?

I knew it! I knew you'd get a job.

That too you had dreamed of.

He only said he'd think about it.

I'll also have a talk with him.

We'll be saved if you get a job.

I'll talk to Father.

It'll definitely be yours.

-Hi, Jomon. -Hey.

-Benny sir. -Are you here to meet the manager?

Yes.

-That's the office. -Alright.

Okay.

-Good morning, sir. -Morning.

-You are? -I'm Jomon. Father asked me to come.

Said there was a teacher's vacancy here.

Come, have a seat.

Thank you, sir.

Father had informed me.

-From where did you graduate? -Nirmalagiri.

Good, it's a great college.

What does your dad do, Jomon?

He is a butcher.

I hope Father has explained everything.

Yes, he did.

What has he told you exactly?

Why did you ask that?

It's nothing.

Just asked to figure out if you know everything.

What do you mean, sir?

Be frank like this. I also like to talk openly.

To join as a teacher in a school,

you have to pay a minimum of 35-40 lakhs rupees nowadays.

Some take that up to 50-60 too.

Oh, no! Father didn't tell me anything.

That doesn't mean you have to pay 50 lakhs, Jomon.

When I saw you coming,

thought you had an idea how things work.

Father specially mentioned not to ask too much from you.

Still, let me be frank.

Can you at least pay 30 lakhs to the management?

Thirty lakh rupees?

Sir, that's…

I have a B.Ed. degree. Had good scores too.

So I expected to get a good job.

But… this, Father didn't even mention it.

Without 30 lakhs, I won't get that job. Right, sir?

No need to hurry.

Think carefully and then decide.

The Father who is in charge of this is here.

I'll let him know about you.

-Okay. -Alright.

I can't keep my head high in the society.

The matter concerning the kid.

We all know the truth.

But I can't face anybody.

Why don't you consider taking him back?

Why would we take the blame by bringing someone else's child?

Just rid of him somehow.

I can't bear it anymore.

Take him somewhere tomorrow itself.

The church and the public are against us.

I can't let this go on.

Sis?

Sis?

-What is it, dear? -I've been looking for him.

-I can't find Aneej. -He'll be here somewhere.

Come on, let's search.

No, I looked everywhere.

He'll be here. We'll see.

Aneej?

Aneej?

Where did he go?

Aneej?

Where could he have gone?

-Dad? -What, dear?

We can't find Aneej.

He'll be here somewhere.

Oh, God! Where did he go?

-Mom, look inside. -Okay, I will.

Son? Aneej, dear?

Oh, Jesus!

Where did he go?

-Hi. -Hello.

-Sir. -Hi.

-Good morning, sir. -Good morning.

-Morning. -Let's take a look at the script.

Okay.

-I have divided the shot. Have a look. -Okay.

That's a good frame.

Suraj?

Ready? Start camera.

Is this frame okay, sir?

Make it a bit more compact.

-Did you eat, dear? -I didn't.

Give him food, Kuttachu.

Here you go.

Have it.

-Isn't he the one we met earlier? -Yes.

Come here, son.

Why are you here?

What's your name?

Where's your home?

Tell me something, little one.

-Tell me your name. -Aneej.

Where do you live?

Where've you been living all this time?

St. Jude Orphanage.

How did you get here alone?

-Is there nobody with you? -No.

-Should I take you back? -No.

Would you like to come with me?

Let's go?

Has Sister Justina started lying now?

I did lie.

But I didn't mean to hurt anyone.

What were you thinking about?

What have you done?

Things will go out of hand if something happens to that kid.

Nothing should happen.

We need to find him immediately.

How? Where would we search?

Who should we ask?

He came out of nowhere and disappeared somewhere.

I could've told you to forget him.

But now… if you don't find him you'll be locked up.

Me getting locked up isn't the only issue.

It's also about finding him.

I need your help to find him as soon as possible, Jomon.

Come, hop on the bike.

ST.JUDE BHAVAN MATHAMANGALAM

-What should we do now? -We'll search nearby areas.

-What do we do at night? -We have to stay.

-Where? -At some hotel.

Wonderful! A nun staying in a lodge room?

You know nothing. The sky will fall out. And there'll be a deluge.

Stop the vehicle!

Do you think you can take her from the convent and make a life?

If you think you can, then get that out of your mind.

You've been making a fool of us!

Get down here! You can leave once we've reached a decision.

Justina!

Things are not that simple as you'd think.

You must answer the church.

Are you trying to deceive us by doing whatever you please?

Cat got your tongue?

Answer us!

Dad, we didn't do anything wrong.

We went looking for Aneej.

Like hell! Who are you to go and search for the kid?

-Who is she to you? -Don't!

Don't act in front of us and make a fool of us.

She's not qualified to continue as a nun anymore.

Marry her off to Jomon before things get worse.

-Don't spout nonsense! -What nonsense?

She's the one who did it all.

Who knows if the kid is hers and Jomon's?

-You! -Let go! Let me go!

Devassy, I'm telling you! Leave him!

-Let go! -I'm talking to you!

Let go! I said, let go!

Let me go!

Let go! I want him!

-Don't make him lose it! -You!

-He won't listen! -Leave me!

Listen to me!

-Enough! That's enough! -Move aside!

Don't hold me back!

Dad!

-Let go! I said, let go! -Dad!

Dad?

Don't! Don't touch me!

It's all because of you!

I've become the laughingstock in front of them.

Go! Don't touch me!

-Devassy chettan. -Stop! Don't!

It's all because of you!

Come, beat me! Hit me!

Have you had enough?

-Was the earlier beating not enough? -Stop it, Johnny!

Have you gone mad?

We can't let this go! It's the issue of the parish.

We have responsible citizens here!

I can't sit back and relax like you all.

[spits]

Look what you've done!

The nun who should've been in the convent came out to start a revolution.

Caused her dad to get beaten.

Now that it has come to this, you need to know what really happened.

Don't say anything!

Before pointing fingers, has any of you asked what happened?

What truth? Whose truth?

Why don't we listen to as well?

Yes. You need to listen to me too.

What do you want to say? Tell us!

When we went looking for Aneej, we've learned some truths.

ST.JUDE BHAVAN MATHAMANGALAM

They've called for you. Come.

Let's go.

-It's them, Mother. -Okay.

-Good evening, Mother. -Have a seat.

Where are you from?

What do you want?

-We want to know something. -Tell me.

Is the kid in this pic from here?

-Isn't this Anee-- -No, no. He doesn't belong here.

No, Mother. This is--

Isho, get out. Will call you if we need anything.

Okay.

We know nothing about this kid.

If there's nothing else. Please leave.

Our arrival and questions have made you uncomfortable.

I'm telling you this because I respect the habit.

-Please leave. -But I feel a bit upset

because of this attitude.

-Hmm. -Justina?

I'm suspicious of Mother's behavior.

I agree.

But his name is not on the register.

Yes, that's what I'm suspicious of.

Shall we look at other orphanages too?

We already know Aneej is from this orphanage.

Do we need to search other places?

Come, hop on.

We'll see.

What do we do now?

We'll look around here.

-What do we do at night? -We have to stay.

-Where? -In a hotel.

Wonderful!

A nun staying the night in a lodge.

You know nothing. The sky will fall out. And there'll be a deluge.

What can I say when you say something like that?

Don't say anything. You have no idea, Jomon.

It's useless to talk about it.

Our main concern is finding Aneej. We have to stay here for that.

Didn't we see him at the orphanage?

Yeah, Chettan?

-Please wait. -Isho chettan.

-Chettan? Chettan! -Hold on.

-Hold up. -Chettan.

Why are you running away?

Why did you run when you saw us?

I… I didn't run. Don't beat around the bush, Chettan.

Don't hide it, tell us honestly.

-Your name is Isho, isn't it? -Yes.

Don't lie through your teeth in the Lord's name, Isho.

That… your suspicion was right.

Aneej belongs to this orphanage.

But there are some mysteries behind it.

-What mystery? -That I don't know.

But I know a few things.

Please tell us the truth.

You should know about someone before that.

A priest called Francis.

-Have you seen this before? -[all] No.

These were used by our ancestors daily.

All these are

closely connected with our culture and history.

Don't you feel fascinated by some of them?

-[all] Yes. -They also have some magic hiding in it.

-We'll learn about that later. -[all] Okay.

-Oh! Father! -Teacher!

It's wonderful, Teacher. Great!

Yes, Father.

-We've some rare collections this time. -Really!

Where did you arrange all these, Teacher?

We've arranged it with the initiative of the students and PTA members.

Oh!

-Are you free now, Teacher? -Yes.

I've some purchasing to do.

-Hope you don't mind tagging along. -Sure, Father.

-Have a seat. -Okay.

Are you in a hurry?

No.

-Teacher? -Yes?

Using his authority in the church,

the priest was able to get many to do his bidding.

That's how Aneej was born.

The day you visited the school,

a lot of drama happened after you left. Sister would remember.

-Who's that guy? -Jomon.

He came here to enquire about the teacher's post here.

So he's the type who never gets it, huh?

There are people willing to pay 10-40 lakhs.

And he shows up with his sentiments.

The Lord knows who should be blessed with wealth and with poverty.

He never gives anything to anyone without a plan.

So, there's no need to give a job without getting paid in return.

Father.

Is it wrong for a B.Ed graduate to desire a job?

Employing someone after taking lakhs from them is what's wrong.

Don't teach me right and wrong.

Why are you here?

I came to meet a teacher.

But that's not the issue.

I have a bad reputation, anyway.

It's not that!

It's arrogance!

You are accusing the church and its institutions.

Colleges, schools, and hospitals run by the church

aren't places for you to conduct business.

Do you know who you're speaking against?

Against the church?

No.

This church is not merely an institution.

It's a holy sanctuary filled with the holy spirit.

The first thing Jesus did when he returned to public life,

was to whip and expel merchants and traders from his church.

He fed the hungry and the thirsty.

But love and compassion has been expelled

from churches that are built in his name.

You manipulated his people.

You created a society that tolerates everything in silence.

Love and compassion have long dried up in the commoner's heart.

No one shows enthusiasm to collect money for a homeless family.

There are people here who will give lakhs and crores

to build expensive churches.

You only love the offering box.

Stop your nonsense!

There are people here who'll decide what to do and how to do it.

People like you tarnish the church's reputation.

Nothing's going to happen.

This is a fortress built on faith.

It can't be destroyed easily.

You instill fear into people and rule them in the name of faith.

One person opposing you is enough to end your arrogance.

Are you saying that the church is a hub of thieves?

The church has reached where it is today

through the sacrifice of many.

And a few like you tarnish it.

You fail to realize one thing.

No God is pleased with offerings,

when those begging in the scorching heat

outside the church are ignored.

The priest was angered

and sent Aneej to you

to humiliate you and to make you conform.

It was part of a bigger plan,

and they succeeded in executing it.

Remember what I told you?

Go with the sister now.

If you obey me, I'll take you to your mom.

On the day of the festival in your local temple,

the guy who was sent to kill you,

was caught by Jomon and his friend unexpectedly.

Hey! Isn't that him?

Stop the motorbike.

Park here. Let's check.

Come.

That's him!

Hey! You!

Go!

Stop!

He isn't missing.

He is with his mother.

This is what happened.

No one realized it.

Everyone was quick to blame.

Hail Mary, full of grace,

the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women…

My dear, I knew that you won't make a mistake.

But…

I can't blame you,

nor accept you.

Mom…

I made a mistake.

I thought everyone would understand me.

You weren't able to see your dad's pain.

Please don't say that, Mom.

I can't bear it.

Dad's there.

Go and see him.

No matter what he says, please don't say a word back.

He's distraught.

Please scold me, Dad.

It scares me to see you calm.

I failed to see,

your dreams and desires, my dear.

Dad.

Please don't punish me anymore.

Am I not your Ponnu?

I can't bear to see you angry.

This habit and calling is the problem now.

I didn't put on the habit simply because I admired it since childhood.

I did it because of the circumstances.

If I ever had a family life, I only wanted it with Jomon.

But…

In fact, this was an escape.

The questions from others, their looks, their pointed remarks…

This habit was nothing, but an escape from all of it.

Even though there were many hardships in the beginning,

I had started to like it.

Immersed in prayers, I restrained my heart.

I can't anymore.

Everyone speaks as if I did something wrong.

Many people said many vile things to me.

I believe there is a sanctity to this habit.

I shouldn't ruin it.

If my parents and other believers in this land

believe that I did wrong…

I…

I will give up this habit.

I can't…

I can't do this anymore.

What are you saying, dear?

Mom… I…

Don't stop her.

If she made that decision, she'll have her reasons.

Have you gone mad?

We are the mad ones.

We failed to see her wishes.

Go and meet Jomon, my dear.

Tell him I'm ready to arrange your wedding.

Let people talk.

Don't worry about it.

Your happiness is my happiness.

Go and tell Jomon.

You shouldn't have just stood by when things went wrong.

She's not the only one who's in trouble.

Isn't our son also involved?

What can I do now?

Everyone around has joined hands.

I tried my best to stop him.

There's no point in blaming him.

He's very unhappy.

He's just not sharing it with us.

Hmm.

Why are they here?

Please don't quarrel with them.

I know you all wouldn't come here without good reason.

You don't have to beat about the bush. What's the matter?

I made a mistake 3-4 years back.

I want to correct it, even if it's late.

I don't get you, Devassy.

I don't know what to say.

I'm not sure if it's embarrassment or pride.

No. It won't be right if I say it.

Justina, my dear…

Lord!

She's decided to give up the habit.

To become Jomon's bride, as she desired.

If you don't have any objection,

and are willing to accept her happily,

shall I give you my daughter's hand?

Please forget the past and accept her.

Some things are like that.

Things meant to be will be.

I've dreamed a lot about you coming here as Jomon's wife.

I know you won't hurt us by bringing up the past.

But my daughter…

I don't know if I'm sad or happy.

I'm trying not to cry.

I've always wanted her as my daughter.

That's all in the past, Mom.

Take her inside.

Can I take her inside just like that?

Let him get here.

Did you tell him, dear?

No, I didn't.

Where's Jomon?

He must be at the fish farm.

Taking off the habit and getting married isn't easy.

The church and the people will be against it.

Can I say something?

Let's get the marriage registered for the time being.

We'll handle the rest as it comes.

What else can we do?

Why don't we get it done today?

Today? That soon?

That's the wise thing to do.

If people learn we discussed this, it could cause issues.

It won't be troublesome if we do this before word gets out.

I second that.

We don't need any preparations.

Just tell us what we need to do.

Go with her to the registrar's office.

Get everything moving.

We'll follow after arranging for Jomon to get there.

-Go then. -Okay.

Call either Paramban or Srihari and let them know about our plan.

And tell them to bring Jomon to the registrar's office.

Given how things are,

we must take him to the registrar's office without him knowing.

Why not let him know?

We can give him a surprise.

We must plan how to get there.

Let's do something.

Let's take him to town under the pretext of buying food?

Don't speak nonsense!

Okay, then you decide.

-Hey, Parambha! -Yes! On my way!

There's a movie shoot in town.

I heard someone is needed to act the part of a groom.

Shall we take him there under that pretext?

That's a good idea.

Will any of this work?

It will. He'll believe us if we all tell him.

What should I do to help?

Just carry it out as we planned.

That's a good idea. Let's do it.

The suspense should rival those in movies.

He shouldn't know anything until he reaches the register office.

Isn't that what you meant?

Whatever it is, it should be superb!

An unexpected twist! Okay?

-Don't hype it up, Boss. -Get lost.

-So, let's do that? -Yes, let's go.

-Jomon! -What?

Come with me.

We must be very secretive.

Who'll tell him?

Don't let the boss speak!

Hey, Jomon!

Where are you all off to?

♪ Jomon! Jomon! ♪

♪ Come on, Jomon ♪

Be careful.

Hey! Careful!

-Caught it? -Yes.

Oh no!

I meant to say, "Catch me!"

Catch! Pull me in!

Phew!

The land's too deep.

Hey Paramba, why are you like this?

Gosh! I'd have drowned now.

-What happened? Why are you all here? -You come up here.

Jomon, a movie is being shot in town.

They need a handsome young man.

He asked me first. Didn't you? Didn't he, boss?

You can say whatever you want, huh?

-We see you as the groom. -That's right!

Get lost!

I see you're mocking me.

Don't walk away. Listen!

It's a chance to make good money.

Don't let it get away.

Good money, it seems. I've got work to do.

Don't leave, bro.

Jomon.

Come up.

They've got a point.

These guys are jobless. Pappan chettan, at least you…

That's not it, Jomon. Please come up.

Shouldn't I change my clothes?

You can do all that. Come.

Something smells fishy!

This rain is a good sign for us.

♪ Rain and sun, It's the fox's wedding ♪

-Am I late? Am I not on time? -Of course. Aren't you always?

Isn't the shoot in town?

Why's the car decorated?

It's an important day in your life!

Let it be!

An important day?

Boss took the advance promising that you'll act.

Just consider this a result of that.

You owe us a treat, actor!

Get lost, man.

We tricked him.

Paramban, does he suspect anything?

None so far.

Isn't it, Jomon?

-Why are we here? -Get out.

Get out, bro.

Come on.

Isn't this place expensive?

Don't worry about the money.

Come on.

This is our royal wedding.

What's all this?

SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE IRITTY

Look!

Jomon, I'll tell you the truth now.

We're here for Justina's and your wedding.

What's wrong? Aren't you happy?

Justina, what's going on here?

I don't understand anything.

Dad has agreed to our wedding.

What idiocy is this?

Is this all there is to Sister Justina?

You don't know your place or your importance to the church and society.

If you give up your habit and leave with me,

do you think you can live peacefully?

No, you can't.

The public, relatives, and members of the church will blame you.

Don't. It'll only give you pain.

This is an important event in your life.

The girl you loved and desired is here as your bride.

Shouldn't you think twice?

I'll be the happiest person if she chooses to marry.

But if she gives up her habit,

the thousands who've taken it up and serve God will be hurt.

They need her.

To speak for them.

What she chose is the path meant for her.

That's right.

Only that.

Jomon?

What happened to him?

What do we do now?

♪ As rain, you must come pouring down ♪

♪ When I melt into the earth around ♪

♪ To embrace the chill And sleep profound ♪

♪ As rain, you must come pouring down ♪

♪ When I melt into the earth around ♪

♪ To embrace the chill And sleep profound ♪

♪ All my dreams, entwined in earth ♪

♪ Must sprout up in that rain ♪

♪ As they begin to bloom, ♪

♪ May each flower wear your face ♪

♪ In every atom of your grace ♪

♪ My soul's thirsting embrace ♪

♪ Quench my heart's silent plea ♪

♪ As rain, you must come pouring down ♪

♪ When I melt into the earth around ♪

♪ To embrace the chill And sleep profound ♪

♪ May your melting soul ♪

♪ Not scorch my tender heart ♪

♪ In the burning summer's flame ♪

♪ Blend in me, a winter's claim ♪

♪ Shedding leaves and serenity ♪

♪ Be one with my soul ♪

♪ As rain, you must come pouring down ♪

♪ When I melt into the earth around ♪

♪ To embrace the chill And sleep profound ♪

♪ When my life drifts far from shore ♪

♪ Draw near and hold me more ♪

♪ Know the depth of love profound ♪

♪ In the sea of eyes where it's found ♪

♪ Heart breaks ♪

♪ Darkness engulfs ♪

♪ As I wander this vast expanse ♪

♪ As rain, you must come pouring down ♪

♪ When I melt into the earth around ♪

♪ To embrace the chill And sleep profound ♪

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